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"textContent": "'83 is a game that has been in development for quite some time, and it brings us the 40 v 40 squad-based extravaganza we always wanted. The title offers accessible realism, and it’s designed to be enjoyable for newcomers, but also deep enough to provide depth for experts and people who enjoy squad-based titles.\n\nRight off the bat, the idea here is that we are in an alternate cold war scenario. We have Russia and the US battling each other in a variety of different spots, highlighted with some beautifully designed maps. What I enjoyed about these maps is the tactical depth they offer. You have plenty of spots for flanking, but also open areas where you have to rely on trenches or other ways to get around. For me, it made the game feel very realistic.\n\nThe fact that it’s more of a hardcore game means that you don’t have a lot of visual aids which would be offered in a regular FPS. Battles feel grand, and that’s thanks to the large maps, where you can find tanks as well...",
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